Sales Representative-Savannah Georgia

Are you looking for a career in the beverage alcohol industry? Then come join our team at Georgia Crown Distributing Co. as a Sales Representative in Savannah Georgia. Georgia Crown is a full-service alcoholic beverage distributor with wholesale operations doing business in Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee.

• ­To regularly call on established accounts within a specific territory, promoting, selling and working in, all new distribution items available from Georgia Crown.
• ­Must have overall product knowledge, properly inventory and survey the account for sales opportunities, and have a positive and mutual product relationship with the account and buyer.
• ­Must achieve and maintain optimum store conditions to include new distribution (30 days),shelf/backbar adjacencies, POS/Menu assignments, and displays.
• ­Promote monthly programs and pricing, keep up with market trends and conditions, and be aware of competitive activities.
• ­Must understand Georgia Crown’s policies and procedures, keep accurate account records and route books, keep monthly and daily pre-plans, and understand and work accounts within the applicable delivery schedules.
• ­Must be accurate in taking and placing orders and assist when necessary, in collecting and dealing with special situations.
• ­Must communicate with suppliers in promoting, distributing, and building their brands.
• ­Must be on time to all meetings, dressed appropriately and be prepared to participate actively.
• Must follow itinerary each day and see all accounts on the itinerary and be prepared at all times with route book, deal sheets, pens, contracts, every day deals and box cutter.
• Other duties assigned . 

• ­Must be at least 21 years of age.
• ­High school diploma or GED equivilent required, college degree preferred.
• ­6 months previous sales or bar/restaurant experience required.
• ­Must be sales-oriented, self-motivated, task-driven, adaptable to change, and good negotiator.
• ­Must have good people skills, be willing to take direction and accept constructive criticism.
• ­Must be able to lift 40lbs.
• ­Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• ­Must have working knowledge of basic computer applications (word, outlook, excel...).
• ­Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, mathematical, organizational and time management skills.
• ­Must be licensable under guidelines determined by state alcohol regulations.
• ­Must have reliable transportation and the ability to maintain 100/300/100 insurance limitations.
• ­Must possess valid GA Drivers License
• Must have the ability to prioritize and work in a rapidly changing, fast growth environment.
• Background checks (i.e. Police backgrounds, reference checks)
• Drug free workplace. EOE.
• Motor vehicle record will be pulled to establish employment eligibility                
  • no DUI, reckless driving, or hit and run in past 5 years
  • no more than two moving violations in past three years
• Must have flexible working hours and be willing to work overtime and or Sundays when needed.
• Must wear professional attire.
• Must provide own reliable transportation.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects repeatedly in an organized manner  

* Ideal candidate will have superior wine knowledge and ability to discuss and sell our diverse and extensive wine portfolio...distributor/supplier experience is a plus.

Benefits Include:

• Group Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays (7 per year)
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Non-smoking work environment
• Drug-Free Workplace
• Equal Opportunity Employer
   *benefits subject to eligibility requirements.